January weather forecast
Nchelenge, Zambia

January

Weather in January

Nchelenge experiences a warm start to the year with the average high temperature peaking at 24.3°C (75.7°F). January's humidity levels remain high, resulting in considerable cloud cover. Typically, wind speeds are relatively mild, ensuring a pleasant feel to the prevalent warm temperatures. High rainfall patterns, coupled with limited sunshine hours, mark this month as part of the rainy season. Predictably, these conditions lead to reduced visibility levels.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Nchelenge, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

In Nchelenge, Zambia, in January, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 281mm (11.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.7 rainfall days, and 1883mm (74.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of January in Nchelenge, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During January, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?
January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).
What is the usual temperature for Nchelenge in January?
Nchelenge in January has an average high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Nchelenge, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Nchelenge, in January, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 281mm (11.06") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 12h and 36min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:33 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Nchelenge have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Nchelenge, Zambia, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (13.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 281mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (381mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 30.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Nchelenge, Zambia
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (7km).

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